Breakfast Salad: The Perfect Way to Kickstart Your Day
A vibrant, nutrient-packed breakfast salad featuring crisp greens, protein-rich eggs, and creamy avocado tossed in a bright lemon dressing. This savory morning meal delivers energy-boosting ingredients to start your day right.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 17 mins
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- Base:
- 4 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 2 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted
- Protein Boost (optional):
- ½ cup chickpeas, roasted
- 2 slices bacon, crumbled
- For the Lemon Dressing:
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Eggs: Soft-boil eggs (6½ minutes), then plunge into ice water. Peel and halve.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble Salad: Arrange greens in bowls. Top with eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and optional proteins.
- Finish: Sprinkle with feta and pumpkin seeds. Drizzle with dressing.
Notes
- Meal prep: Boil eggs and make dressing up to 3 days ahead
- Vegan option: Omit eggs/cheese, add tofu scramble
- Extra crunch: Include sliced cucumbers or radishes
- Herb boost: Add fresh dill or chives
- Serving idea: Pair with whole grain toast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/breakfast-salad-easy-healthy-recipes/
